One in Adelphi, Maryland, one in Wildwood, Florida, one at the US National Arboretum with a grandfatherly interest in many more around the DC area (unless noted, pictures are taken the day of post)

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Ratibida pinnata in front of the headhouse. I can see one in my front garden out the window.

That's a good thing.

This plant used to irritate me because it was one of only two native plants in all the plantings around the headhouse. Actually it still is, but Brad is extensively planting/replanting areas around the Administration Building and he is using native plants in good numbers.

About Me

I am the horticulturist for the Asian Collections at the US National Arboretum. Before entering public horticulture, I designed garden locally. Karen and I garden at our houses in Adelphi, Maryland and Wildwood, Florida. I'm nearing retirement and adjusting to the idea of leaving my gardens in Adelphi and at the Arboretum.